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Oscars

Lebo M’s legacy goes live
Friday
/ 9 April 2025

Lebo M’s legacy goes live

The multi-talented South African musician is set to celebrate his career with a performance in Cape Town

By Lesego Chepape
The Last Ranger: They are my family, says actress
Friday
/ 22 January 2025

The Last Ranger: They are my family, says actress

Oscar-shortlisted South African film is a cinematic call to action against rhino poaching

By Lesego Chepape
Bobi Wine, Uganda’s democracy hunter
Opinion
/ 18 April 2024

Bobi Wine, Uganda’s democracy hunter

The documentary, Bobi Wine, the People’s President, shows the confluence of music and art in the pursuit of freedom and democracy

By Robert Kigongo
A century of Marlon Brando
Opinion
/ 3 April 2024

A century of Marlon Brando

The cinematic genius’ 100th birthday is a worthy cause to celebrate his immeasurable contribution to film and society

By Vashna Jagarnath
Cillian Murphy: Ireland’s self-effacing ‘analogue’ award magnet
Friday
/ 11 March 2024

Cillian Murphy: Ireland’s self-effacing ‘analogue’ award magnet

The 47-year-old Cork native won his first Oscar on Sunday, on his first nomination, for ‘Oppenheimer’

By Peter Murphy
High hopes for red readings on the cringe-o-meter
Friday
/ 10 March 2024

High hopes for red readings on the cringe-o-meter

And the Awkward Oscar goes to… it’s that time of year again

By Charles Leonard
One Show Two Takes: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’
Friday
/ 11 April 2023

One Show Two Takes: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’

The comedian’s latest Netflix special does address that slap but it delivers very few laughs

By Kimberley Schoeman and Bongeka Gumede
Age is proving to be just a number as black excellence prevails in film
Friday
/ 8 March 2023

Age is proving to be just a number as black excellence prevails in film

This International Women’s Day we salute the African American women who’ve continued to forge formidable careers

By Bongeka Gumede
Oscar, you’re white, and you know what? Fine
Article
/ 9 March 2018

Oscar, you’re white, and you know what? Fine

In Hollywood, it is always a season of firsts, 
and a reason to try out a new hashtag

By Kwanele Sosibo
‘The Shape of Water’ triumphs at nail-biting Oscars
Article
/ 5 March 2018

‘The Shape of Water’ triumphs at nail-biting Oscars

"The Shape of Water" on Sunday won top honors at the Oscars including the coveted best picture statuette

By Frankie Taggart
Haiti’s first female-directed movie bids for Oscars
Article
/ 1 November 2017

Haiti’s first female-directed movie bids for Oscars

Haiti is still reeling from the 2010 earthquake that killed more than 220,000 people but a nascent film industry has begun to emerge.

By Frankie Taggart
We’re living La La Land
Article
/ 17 February 2017

We’re living La La Land

In this era of post-truths and mediocrity, this pastiche of a movie that masquerades as an original deserves to win.

By Staff Reporter
Oscars wrap-up: Leonardo DiCaprio wins best actor on night of racial critique
Article
/ 29 February 2016

Oscars wrap-up: Leonardo DiCaprio wins best actor on night of racial critique

#OscarsSoWhite controversy casts shadow over awards show that saw Spotlight claim the most prestigious prize.

By Jill Serjeant
Israel woos Oscar glitterati with luxury trip
Article
/ 11 February 2016

Israel woos Oscar glitterati with luxury trip

Pro-Israeli groups spend large sums on efforts to promote the country’s image

By Peter Beaumont
Oscars for outstanding corruption
Article
/ 21 January 2016

Oscars for outstanding corruption

A riveting night at the Oscars’ red carpet

By Staff Reporter
‘Fifty Shades’ and ‘Pixels’ among Razzies ‘worst film’ nominees
Article
/ 13 January 2016

‘Fifty Shades’ and ‘Pixels’ among Razzies ‘worst film’ nominees

Adam Sandler’s video game adventure Pixels among the top nominees, while Sylvester Stallone is nominated for a redemption award.

By Reuters
Oscars: ‘Birdman’ soars to win best picture
Article
/ 23 February 2015

Oscars: ‘Birdman’ soars to win best picture

"Birdman", "Selma" and "The Theory of Everything" are among the winners at the 87th Academy Awards.

By Reuters
Veteran actors on being nominated for an Oscar
Article
/ 3 February 2015

Veteran actors on being nominated for an Oscar

With the 87th Academy Awards taking place on February 22, a few industry veterans spoke about being nominated at a later stage of their careers.

By Mary Milliken
Oscars 2015 Nominations: Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel clear favourites
Article
/ 15 January 2015

Oscars 2015 Nominations: Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel clear favourites

Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel led the 87th Academy Awards nominees.

By Piya Sinha-Roy, Mary Milliken and Staff Reporter
New shows ‘Transparent’ and ‘The Affair’ take top TV Golden Globes
Article
/ 12 January 2015

New shows ‘Transparent’ and ‘The Affair’ take top TV Golden Globes

Two new series, Showtime’s "The Affair" and Amazon’s "Transparent," were catapulted into the spotlight on Sunday at Hollywood’s Golden Globe awards.

By Piya Sinha-Roy and Mary Milliken
Oscar and the Oscars: Our vilest obsessions
Analysis
/ 4 March 2014

Oscar and the Oscars: Our vilest obsessions

Fittingly, the Academy awards (the Oscars) and the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius have illuminated our most mortal vices: vanity and violence.

By Adrian Ephraim
Venezuela’s opposition celebrates support at the Oscars
Article
/ 3 March 2014

Venezuela’s opposition celebrates support at the Oscars

A Twitter campaign calling on movie stars to support anti-government protests has led to Venezuela’s opposition being lauded at the Academy awards.

By Brian Ellsworth
Spoilt for choice at the Oscars
Article
/ 27 February 2014

Spoilt for choice at the Oscars

With so many good films in competition, it’s difficult to predict winners at this year’s Academy Awards.

By Nadia Neophytou
‘American Hustle’, ‘Gravity’ lead Oscar race
Article
/ 16 January 2014

‘American Hustle’, ‘Gravity’ lead Oscar race

"American Hustle" and "Gravity" have each won 10 Academy Award nominations, while "12 Years a Slave" has garnered nine.

By Reuters
12 Years A Slave: Heroic and harrowing, but necessary?
Article
/ 17 September 2013

12 Years A Slave: Heroic and harrowing, but necessary?

Steve McQueen’s Oscar frontrunner is only the latest mainstream film to challenge social issues a little too late, writes David Cox.

By David Cox
Pakistan to submit first film to Oscars in 50 years
Article
/ 16 September 2013

Pakistan to submit first film to Oscars in 50 years

Pakistan has put forward a film for the Oscars for the first time in nearly 50 years as its struggling film industry shows signs of revival.

By Staff Reporter
Oscars producers defend MacFarlane’s ‘irreverent’ stint as host
Article
/ 19 March 2013

Oscars producers defend MacFarlane’s ‘irreverent’ stint as host

Neil Meron and Craig Zadan say the "boobs song" presenter, who was criticised for his edgy jokes, did an "extraordinary job".

By Ben Child
Rodriguez: searching for SA royalties
Article
/ 23 February 2013

Rodriguez: searching for SA royalties

The story of Rodriguez, the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of, is a real-life fairytale with a Hollywood finale.

By Michelle Faul
Is Oscar-nominated ‘5 Broken Cameras’ an Israeli or Palestinian film?
Article
/ 15 January 2013

Is Oscar-nominated ‘5 Broken Cameras’ an Israeli or Palestinian film?

The film’s critical acclaim has prompted Israel to claim a Palestinian story as its own, writes Asa Winstanley.

By Staff Reporter
No Oscar love for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
Article
/ 26 July 2012

No Oscar love for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

"The Dark Knight Rises" may be the year’s most talked about movie, but it is unlikely to be in the running for major awards come Oscars season.

By Guardian Reporter
Angelina’s Right Leg
Article
/ 1 March 2012

Angelina’s Right Leg

Angelina Jolie may not have walked away with any actual awards at this year’s Oscars, but her red carpet reveal certainly won her internet notoriety.

By Faranaaz Parker
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Article
/ 27 February 2012

The Artist takes home Oscar for best picture

Silent film <i>The Artist</i>, filmed in black and white by French director Michel Hazanavicius, was the big winner at this year’s Academy Awards.

By Staff Reporter
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